PERSONAL.

Feilding Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 4550, 27 March 1922, Page 2

PERSONAL.

The Rev. Howard Elliott, who was taken ill a fortnight ago in Auckland, and has since been confined to liis bed at his residence in Wellington, will have to undergo a minor operation, and does not expect to be about again for a week or two. In commemoration of the memory of that great footballer, David Gallagher, captain of the famous All Blacks, the Auckland Rugby Union proposes to ask the delegates sanction to provide a cup, to he known as “The Gallagher Memorial Challenge Cup,” for competition among senior clubs. Latest news of Bishop Cleary states that there is a marked and steadilycontinued improvement in his health. His many friends in New Zealand will be pleased to know that the several eminent London surgeons and physicians who acted over him in consultation are unanimous in declaring that his complete recovery is now fully assured., Mr H. H. Allan, master of agricultural science at the Ashburton High School, lia s received advice that he has been recommended for the degree of Doctor of Science of the New Zealand University. Mr Allan has been appointed to a position on the staff of the Feilding Technical School, and will leave Ashburton at the end of March. It is reported that Mr It. B. Ross will again he a candidate for the Pahiatua seat at the general election. The death occurred in Wellington at about mid-day on Saturday of Mr W. M. Hannay, J.P., an old and respected resident of Wellington, at the age of 74 years. About 45 years ago the deceased gentleman came to New Zealand from Scotland, and for a few years lived in the South Island. From the time he left the South Island until the time of Ins death lie had resided in Wellington. The late Mr Hannay wa s for many years General Manager for New Zca land Railways. He later assumed the position of manager of the Manawatil Railway, which was owned by a coni, puny, and remained in that capacity until tlie Government took the railway over. Since then lie had been living in retirements The name of Mr P. J. Small, chairman of the Kairanga County Council, has been freely mentioned in connection with the Palmerston North seat at the next general election. Interviewed by a Times reporter on Saturday, Mr' Small staled that he had been approached bv a number of electors, and requested to allow himself to bo nominated for the seat. He had not yet, however, arrived at a definite conclusion in the matter.

Mr O. E. Burton, M.A., lias been appointed by the New Zealand Alli--1 aneo to the position of special organ--1 iser in connection with work amongst ' young people, tlio churches, and generally to organise for the Prohibition party in view of the poll proI bablv to be held this year. Mr Buri ton is a returned soldier with a long ■ military record, the holder of a double » decoration, and also the author ot - “The Official History of the Auck- • land Regiment,” and other works. Mr Burton lias been engaged tor some time in connection with Y.M.C.A. work in Wellington. Mr T Fitzcll arrived back in Feilding on Saturday, after a holiday spent in the South. Mr H. Atmore, M.P., last week made a walking tour from Blenheim to Christchurch. Mrs O. Samuel has returned to New Plymouth after a visit to London. Mrs Buck, wife of Dr Buck of Auckland, Director of Native Health, was taken seriously ill while-visit*my lvawakawa with her husband last week, and it was necessary for her to undergo an operation. Mrs Buck is now making satisfactory progress. An evening wedding took place re-* cently at St. Mark Vi Church, Wellington, when Miss Muriel La Roelie, youngest daughter of the lute Mr and Mrs J. H. La Roche, of Masterton, was married to Mr A. G. Bowatcr, ot Wellington. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at Whiteley Memorial Church, New Plymouth, on Mar oh 22, when Miss Clara. Lillian Moorby, daughter of Mr and Mrs K. Moorby, of Vivian street, was married to Mr Charles Lowe, late of Stratford Latest news of Bishop Cleary states that there is a marked and steadily continued improvement in his health. Ilis manv friends in New Zealand will be pleased to know that the several eminent London surgeons and physicians who acted over him in’consultation arc unanimous in declaring that his complete recovery is now fully assured. The marriage took place quietly at St. George’s, Hanover square, London, recently, of Sir Charles Walpole and Mrs Henry Seton, the widow of Major Henry Seton. . Only the bride and bridegroom were present in the church for the ceremony. The witnesses to the marriage were the verger and the clerk, who signed the register afterwards. Sir Charles Walpole has held high office in various parts of the Empire, and has written several books, and his wife is a clever song-writer niid lyrical poetess. She is the sister of Countess Sondes, and both women are famous for t.lipir beauty. Sixty-six years ago yesterday Premier Massey was horn at Limavady in the North of Ireland, It is 28 years since he was elected to the House of Representatives, and for the last 10 years lie has been Prem i err !